Ecuador

Ecuador Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ecuador in March.

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Quito Guayaquil Cuenca Puerto Ayora

Planning a getaway to Ecuador this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ecuador in March

In March, Ecuador experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Latacunga at 15°C (59°F) to very warm in Huaquillas at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Huaquillas and 6°C (43°F) in Latacunga.

To explore the conditions in Ecuador in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 1003 mm (39 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Quito gets around 122 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Ecuador in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ecuador.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ecuador

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Ecuador?

Temperature range in Ecuador (March)

Precipitation variation in Ecuador (March)

Quito

In March Quito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
122 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
317 mm (12 in)
343 mm (14 in)
354 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Quito →

Guayaquil

In March Guayaquil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
141 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
444 mm (17 in)
429 mm (17 in)
363 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Guayaquil →

Cuenca

In March Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
125 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cuenca →

Puerto Ayora

In March Puerto Ayora generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Puerto Ayora →

Baños

In March Baños generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
50 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
286 mm (11 in)
271 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baños →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ecuador in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Quito 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 343 mm (14 in)
Guayaquil 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 429 mm (17 in)
Cuenca 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Puerto Ayora 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Salinas 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Mindo 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 461 mm (18 in)

Ecuador weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ecuador in March?

Ecuador typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Quito average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ecuador in March?

In Quito, the average daytime high in March is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Ecuador get a lot of rain in March?

Rainfall in Ecuador peaks during March. Quito averages roughly 343 mm (14 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Ecuador?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Ecuador due to the typically poor weather in Quito.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Quito. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Ecuador.

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